Colombian artist Fernando Botero has died

Art world mourns the death of Colombian sculptor and painter Fernando Botero . He was 91 years old .

He was known throughout the world for the voluminous human figures depicted in his works. The news was confirmed by the Colombian newspaper "El Tiempo", which defined Botero as " the greatest Colombian artist of all time ". His love for Italy and – in particular – for Pietrasanta , where he had a house and a studio, is also famous.

The microphones of the "W Radio" broadcaster were the first to announce his death.

(Unioneonline/vf)